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noun • a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering • a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension adjective satellite • having cleansing power | ||||
| 31% | 9 | The act of accepting a higher offer from a different buyer after originally accepting a lower offer | ||
verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price | ||||
| 29% | 6 | A chap or bloke | ||
noun • a boy or man • a friend who is frequently in the company of another • a person who is member of one's class or profession • one of a pair • a member of a learned society • an informal form of address for a man • a man who is the lover of a man or woman | ||||
Cleaner Animal Accepting Lead From The Bloke
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DETERGENT which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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DETERGENT
Updated: December 22, 2025
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